Yahoo Lifestyle ‘School Spirits’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date (TV News Roundup)
The premiere date for “School Spirits” Season 2 is set for Thursday, Jan. 30, with the first three episodes releasing on Paramount+.
The new season of “School Spirits” kicks off after the first season’s cliffhanger, following Maddie Nears (Peyton List), who is still stuck in the afterlife, as she tries to win over Simon (Kristian Ventura) to help search for her missing body. The cast also includes Spencer MacPherson, Kiara Pichardo, Sarah Yarkin, Nick Pugliese, Rainbow Wedell, Josh Zuckerman and Milo Manheim.
More from Variety
'Prime Target' Trailer: Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell Uncover Conspiracy (TV News Roundup)
CBS Releases First Look for New Daytime Soap Opera 'Beyond the Gates' (TV News Roundup)
New episodes of the eight-episode season will drop weekly on Thursdays. Awesomeness TV produces with creators Nate Trinrud and Megan Trinrud as executive producers.
Watch the trailer below.
Also in this week’s TV News Roundup:
FIRST LOOKS/TRAILERS
The spirited judges are back in the official trailer for “Tribunal Justice” Season 2.
“Tribunal Justice” follows three judges as they take on real cases and debate the outcome. They don’t always see eye-to-eye, which makes the verdict often unpredictable for viewers. Notably, the show is executive produced by judicial icon Judy Sheindlin, known for starring in “Judge Judy,” and features judges Patricia DiMango, Tanya Acker and Adam Levy.
The show will premiere on Prime Video starting Jan. 27, with new episodes available every weekday.
Watch the trailer below.
PROGRAMMING
Subscription-based comedy streamer Dropout‘s pop-culture quiz show “Um, Actually” will return with Season 10 on January 28.
In “Um, Actually,” the contestants are provided with an incorrect statement concerning “the things you know and love”, and are required to state what is incorrect for a single point. The series initially began in 2015 as a web series for CollegeHumor created by host Mike Trapp.
Trapp and original fact-checker Brian Salzman departed “Um, Actually” prior to the premiere of Season 9, with Ify Nwadiwe serving as the new host and Brian David Gilbert as permanent fact-checker.
Guests this season include Dropout CEO Sam Reich, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Rekha Shankar, Isabella Roland, Alex Song-Xia, Biqtch Puddin’, Drew Gooden, Thomas Sanders, Siobhan Thompson, Ally Beardsley, Raphael Chestang, Katie Marovitch and more.
*
Seth Rogen’s nonprofit Hilarity for Charity is behind the documentary “Taking Care,” which premiered Jan. 13 on Fuse and Fuse+, and will now be available to watch on Amazon, iTunes and Google Play beginning Jan. 22.
“‘Taking Care’ is a story about family, resilience, and the power of taking action in the face of adversity. With expert insights and touching personal moments, the film is a powerful reminder of the difference we can all make in the effort to end Alzheimer’s. Whether you’re drawn to stories of resilience, advocacy, or how laughter and love can help us through life’s toughest moments, this film will leave you inspired and hopeful. ‘Taking Care’ is about the legacies we choose to embrace – and those we strive to change – for a better future,” reads the film’s description.
James Keach directed and produced the project. Lauren Miller Rogen, Seth Rogen, Nancy Lynn Keach, Daniel Miller, Bonnie Wattles, Laura Cardona, Morgan Hanner and Sarah Lenz Lock executive produce. “Taking Care” is presented by Hilarity for Charity and PCH Films alongside BrightFocus Foundation and AARP’s Brain Health Action.
“The idea for this documentary came to me while I was going through the Alzheimer’s journey with my mom,” said Miller Rogen. “She was a teacher and if she had a microphone to teach someone something, she would take it. I decided to fight back against this terrible disease by sharing her story and educating people about what they can do to support caregivers and research, but also about the importance of prevention through brain health education.”
*
“The Buddy Way,” the upcoming ESPN documentary executive produced by Peyton Manning, will debut on Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. ET.
The documentary follows the historic career of Coach Eugene F. “Buddy” Teevens III, starting from his early years in Pembroke, Mass. before tracking his time as a multi-sport athlete and his important role at the Manning Passing Academy. The film blends new footage and behind-the-scenes interviews with Teevens’ family.
“The Buddy Way” will premiere Jan. 29 on ESPN2 and will be available to stream on ESPN+ following its linear debut.
*
Fox’s primetime animation titles “Family Guy,” “Grimsburg,” “The Great North,” “Krapopolis” and “The Simpsons” are back with new episodes this winter.
On Sunday, Feb. 16, Season 23 of “Family Guy” will premiere at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Season 2 of “Grimsburg” at 8:30 p.m. ET, Season 5 of “The Great North” at 9 p.m. ET and new episodes of “Krapopolis” at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Then on Sunday, March 30, more new episodes of Season 36 of “The Simpsons” will begin at 8 p.m. ET, followed by “Family Guy” at 8:30 p.m. ET, “The Great North” at 9 p.m. ET and “Krapopolis” at 9:30 p.m. ET.
EXECUTIVE NEWS
Tubi CEO Anjali Sud has been confirmed to be the first keynote speaker for The Banff World Media Festival’s 2025 Banff Summit Series.
“Anjali Sud is a leader whose impact on the media and entertainment industry exemplifies the innovation and bold thinking that Banff celebrates,” said Sean Cohan, chair of the board of directors for Banff. “Her insights will set the tone for a dynamic and forward-looking conversation about the future of media.”
While more keynotes speakers will be announced soon, past speakers include Rob Wade, Channing Dungy, Bela Bajaria, George Cheeks, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Ted Sarandos.
The Banff World Media Festival runs from June 8-11 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Canada and will bring leadership, networking and deal-making opportunities for global media professionals.
*
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the promotion of Priya Aiyar to chief legal officer, a position she will officially commence in February. Aiyar will report directly to David Zaslav, chief executive officer of WBD, and spearhead the media company’s legal and compliance operations globally.
“There has never been a more important moment for WBD and our industry to have the brightest minds, most experienced practitioners and proven leaders, and Priya personifies those traits,” said Zaslav. “Priya’s wealth of knowledge and strategic capabilities will help us to smartly navigate the opportunities and ongoing evolution ahead this year and beyond as we pursue global growth in streaming, a return to excellence at our studios, and optimization of our linear business. She will be an exceptional addition to our management team.”
Aiyar comes to WBD from a three-year tenure as chief legal officer of American Airlines, where she helmed the company’s legal affairs and navigated its return to profitability following the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of her career, Aiyar has also held a number of senior-level positions at law firms. She previously served as a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and a partner at Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel PLLC. She attended Yale Law School, the University of Oxford and Harvard University.
DEALS
LAist and CBS Los Angeles have announced an official media partnership to expand local coverage.
Through the agreement, CBS Los Angeles’s live newscasts (on KCAL-TV and KCBS-TV) will provide access to audio for LAist, along with online live streams and press conferences. The partnership permits both media organizations to republish content on their digital platforms.
LAist is also focusing on increasing access by providing guests to appear on CBS Los Angeles as expert voices.
“LAist was looking for a television partner to help expand our news coverage, and using audio from the extensive daily local news programming of KCBS/KCAL news made this an ideal partnership for us, especially given its exceptional newsroom,” said Jeff Rowe, vice president of programming for LAist. “We are embarking on an exciting period for our organization and believe our partnership with CBS Los Angeles will mutually enhance our reach and broaden our impact.”
Best of Variety
Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
